Product Overview
Life Technologies Ion Torrent Ion OneTouch System - Used
The Ion Torrent Ion OneTouch from Life Technologies is an automated system designed to streamline library preparation and template amplification for next-generation sequencing workflows.
Developed during a transformative period in genomics, this system embodied the shift toward faster and more accessible sequencing platforms. Once a cornerstone in educational and research labs, its next chapter belongs to whoever sees potential in redeploying precision engineering from a well-maintained facility.
Product Condition
This unit is used and shows minor cosmetic wear such as scuffs and scratches consistent with normal handling and storage. The power supply is not included, so we are unable to test functionality. Based on its clean condition and provenance from a well-kept educational facility, it appears to have seen very little use.
Product Overview
Life Technologies, later part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, was a leader in developing sequencing systems that made advanced molecular analysis more accessible. The Ion OneTouch automated workflows that were previously manual, ensuring higher reproducibility and efficiency in preparing sequencing runs. It represents a key era in bench-top sequencing technology.
Key Features
- Brand: Life Technologies
- Model: Ion Torrent Ion OneTouch
- Automated template preparation system
- Streamlined workflow for Ion Torrent sequencing
- Compact bench-top design
- Designed to reduce manual handling steps
- Unit only - power supply not included
- Provenance: former educational facility in Nevada
Applications
- Sequencing library preparation
- Template amplification for Ion Torrent platforms
- Teaching and training in molecular biology techniques
- Research laboratory automation
- Backup or replacement for existing Ion Torrent workflows
- Instrumentation for academic genomics programs
- Technical repurposing in applied biology projects
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this unit include the power supply?
No. The power supply is not included with this listing.
Was the unit tested?
No, we could not test the unit without a power supply. Visual inspection indicates it was well-maintained with minimal signs of use.
What is the origin of this system?
It was acquired from an educational facility in Nevada known for good laboratory maintenance practices.
What differentiates the Ion OneTouch from other sequencing prep tools?
It automates library preparation and template amplification steps, reducing variability compared to manual workflows.
Who would benefit from purchasing this unit?
Researchers, educators, or labs seeking a replacement system, a parts donor, or a hands-on training tool.
